A Summer of Faith, Friendship, and Fun!
Sunday, June 14 through Friday, June 19, 2026 (Two programs based on age group, see below)
During summer 2026, our parish was excited to offer Totus Tuus (“Totally or All Yours”), a dynamic Catholic summer program for children and youth entering 1st through 12th grade! Replacing Vacation Bible School for Summer 2026, Totus Tuus brought together vibrant faith formation, joyful community, and unforgettable fun in an engaging week led by trained Catholic missionaries and parish volunteers.
View photos from our 2026 program below!
Centered on five pillars — The Eucharist, Marian devotion, catechetical instruction, vocational discernment, and fun — Totus Tuus helps young people deepen their relationship with Christ while building friendships rooted in faith.
Two Programs were Available:
Grade School Program – 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday, June 15 – Friday, June 19
For students entering 1st through 6th grade
Please send a sack lunch with your child daily. Snacks and water provided.
Schedule Details:
The day program included dynamic instruction, fun games and activities, daily Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Confession, friendship, snack time and recess. This year’s themes were “The Commandments” and “The Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary”. View the schedule for the week here.
Middle & High School Program – 6:30 to 8:45 p.m., Sunday, June 14 – Thursday, June 18
For students entering 7th through 12th grade
Dinner provided
Schedule Details:
The evening program included big games, small group discussion, testimonies from the team about living and growing in their Catholic faith at college, nightly dinner, and a Thursday FUN NIGHT that capped off an amazing week. For the detailed evening schedule, check out this link.
Each program was limited to 80 participants, so early registration is strongly encouraged!
The week-long experience was facilitated by four Totus Tuus energetic and specially trained college-aged missionaries, along with dedicated parish volunteers, and overseen by our Director of Faith Formation Hans Whitmer.
Parents/guardians can expect their children to encounter:
- Energetic and faithful Catholic role models
- Age-appropriate catechetical teaching
- Prayer, music, games
- Opportunities to grow in love for the Eucharist and Our Blessed Mother
- A joyful and authentically Catholic summer experience
Registration for this event is closed.
To reserve your child’s spot and for additional details, click the button below or on the graphic:
Volunteer!
Even with a highly trained team of four college students leading the way, volunteers were still needed and could sign up through our SignUp Genius. Roles were broken out by day and times.
For questions, please contact Hans Whitmer, director of faith formation at HWhitmer@strobertchurch.org, or (616) 676-9111, ext. 117